Barry Square Travel Guide
Hartford
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Popular places to visit
Trinity College
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Trinity College during your travels in Hartford. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
Mark Twain House & Museum
Walk in Mark Twain’s footsteps at the author’s beloved Hartford home. The museum next door will complete your Twain education.
Bushnell Park
Relax near the pond or take a ride on the antique carousel at one of America’s oldest publicly funded parks, located in the heart of Hartford.
Connecticut Science Center
Leave your textbooks at home and learn about science by playing, exploring and inventing your way through this interactive science center in Hartford.
Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts
While seeing a play or concert in Hartford’s historic venue, look up to admire one of the largest ceiling murals in the United States.
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
You can browse the exhibits at Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Hartford. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.
Things to do
Top hotels in Barry Square
The Capitol Hotel
Snot literally smeared on the walls. Saw the reci
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express Southington by IHG
After sleeping, we noticed the window side of the bed was dirty. Breakfast was subpar, with many options missing or empty, and multi use containers such as jelly, milk jugs, etc.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Motel 6 Wethersfield, CT - Hartford
Good
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Hartford - Bradley Airport
Great stay. Very clean. Helpful staff eager to help and professional. Nice breakfast, love that coffee teas and water are available 24/7. Close to airport and Free shuttle service!
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
The Farmington Inn & Suites
Farmington Inn is quaint and has a mature person feel. The room was older and smelled like a nursing home yet it was clean and served the purpose. There was a small laundry room fire while we were there. Luckily, I was in my room and evacuated me and my dog safely. I questioned if they would have ...
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Woodspring Suites Newington - Hartford South
Property was clean but no amenities at all. Bathroom not really clean.”, found long hairs all around that were not mine Service was okay but a little snarky Only 2 towels and 2 facecloths for 2 people for 2 days, no extra supplies No glasses or any flatware. No ice bucket or ice trays in the ...
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Barry Square
South Green
While there might not be top attractions in South Green, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts and Hartford City Hall.
South End
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in South End and surrounding area, you can visit Webster Theater and Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts.
Frog Hollow
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Frog Hollow and surrounding area, you can visit Connecticut State Capital and Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts.
Behind the Rocks
When in Behind the Rocks, you can plan a visit to Webster Theater and Harriet Beecher Stowe Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Sheldon-Charter Oak
While visiting Sheldon-Charter Oak, you might make a stop by sights like Connecticut River and Charter Oak Tree Memorial.
South West
While South West isn't home to many top sights, Webster Theater and Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts are some notable places to visit nearby.
